Copeland Islands Marine Provincial Park
Copeland Islands Marine Provincial Park
Copeland Islands Marine Provincial Park
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488traveller022
North Vancouver, Canada395 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
I went kayaking on that day at that time because the tide was going to be very low. The intertidal life was nothing special: purple sea stars, leather stars and kelp crabs. On the most northern of the islands, there were many seals on the rocks.
Paddling on the east side of the islands means you have to deal with the wakes of pleasure craft ploughing the channel. Paddling on the west side was more pleasant.
Paddling on the east side of the islands means you have to deal with the wakes of pleasure craft ploughing the channel. Paddling on the west side was more pleasant.
Written August 4, 2020
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WithFamilyWillTravel
Vancouver301 contributions
Oct 2020
We have our own kayaks and spent a few hours doing a 20 km paddle around almost all of the Copelands, launching from Lund. A diverse set of islands with interesting geology, sea life big (seals, porpoises and whales if you are lucky) and small. An absolutely brilliant way to spend a day or bring a tent and camp on one of the island sites.
If you are bringing your own boats, beware of the Lund Parking Lots and their dishonest attendant. We understand that they need to make revenue, but lying about where one can put in one's kayak is not cool.
If you are bringing your own boats, beware of the Lund Parking Lots and their dishonest attendant. We understand that they need to make revenue, but lying about where one can put in one's kayak is not cool.
Written October 11, 2020
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NGann
Langley, British Columbia60 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We took a 5 hour boat tour which took us around this Marine Park. Areas have seals on the rocks, we also saw lots of raptors flying around. The scenery is spectacular and there are not enough words to describe the awesome beauty of the surrounding mountains, little inlets, islands galore and the peace and quiet.
Written August 11, 2018
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MyOpini0n4
Powell River, Canada13 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
This marine park is at the entrance of Desolation Sound, a sailing paradise. We spent 2 days anchored in the Islands and it was breathtaking. Our skipper played the bag pipes at night under millions of stars. I'm sure the animals had never heard that sound, but liked it!
Written January 7, 2014
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tony stich
Rubyvale, Australia85 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
Copeland island marine park localy known as the ragged islands is a protected chain of islands with great camping spots including outhouses and sleeping platforms. You could easily spend 3 or 4 days exploring.its about 1 mile from the coastal town of lund wich has fuel groceries gas and hotel.great for boat camping or kyacking.beautiful wooded islands with a park like setting . Many beachs with abundant clams oysters and great fishing swimming and prawn fishing. A must see destination
Written February 19, 2019
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Bckingfisher
305 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
We kayaked the marine park and we're thrilled by its beauty
Eagles, big moon jellies, clusters of sea stars, old Indian pictographs and historic native camp sites and harbours.
Just amazing, crystal clear waters and oysters for the tasting.
Designated camp sites and just a great place to have experienced.
This is a must visit
Enjoy
Eagles, big moon jellies, clusters of sea stars, old Indian pictographs and historic native camp sites and harbours.
Just amazing, crystal clear waters and oysters for the tasting.
Designated camp sites and just a great place to have experienced.
This is a must visit
Enjoy
Written July 28, 2017
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ianjc
Saanichton, Canada267 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
The Copeland Islands, known locally as the Ragged Islands, are best known as a place to stop after crossing the Straight of Georgia on the way to Desolation Sound, and that's certainly useful, but they are worth a visit on their own merits. Several small coves, with great holding and good protection. The east side has more traffic, but not at night, when you want to sleep. The west side is more open to weather, and you want lots of scope. In either case, in the high season, plan to stern tie, even if you are the first in. Otherwise you'll have to do it later, or see later boaters scowl at you. Lots of trees for a stern tie. Warm water.
Written October 3, 2016
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lasermaid
vancouver15 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
I have always wanted to go to the Desolation Sound...the Copeland Islands Marine Provincial Park allowed us to get a taste of the region in a day trip.
We used our own 10' kayaks and paddled in under 45 minutes to the park. There are spots where you can land and eat a picnic lunch. The water was clean and fresh and we enjoyed a swim in one of the bays. We traveled around the islands that afternoon and enjoyed the beautiful scenery, and then paddled back to Lund where we enjoyed a refreshing meal and a few drinks. Great outing and at a value price!
We used our own 10' kayaks and paddled in under 45 minutes to the park. There are spots where you can land and eat a picnic lunch. The water was clean and fresh and we enjoyed a swim in one of the bays. We traveled around the islands that afternoon and enjoyed the beautiful scenery, and then paddled back to Lund where we enjoyed a refreshing meal and a few drinks. Great outing and at a value price!
Written August 23, 2016
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Susan C
Burien, WA41 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
We go through this park every year. The water is always warm enough for a swim, the islands are lovely to hike around, and there is an abundance of marine wildlife including seals, dolphins, sea lions, various birds and orcas. There are also some nice sheltered spots to anchor and spend the night, or for kayakers, there are lovely campsites with tent platforms.
Written September 15, 2015
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Dorothy K
Powell River, Canada21 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
Very Beautiful group of smaller Islands with the best Anchoring on the East side behind the smaller Island!
Only problem is beware there is many Arbutus Tree's and the last couple of years we have had to remove Tic's off our Dog & my husband also got one! :(
But still worth trying around and checking out the Copelands!
Enjoy
Only problem is beware there is many Arbutus Tree's and the last couple of years we have had to remove Tic's off our Dog & my husband also got one! :(
But still worth trying around and checking out the Copelands!
Enjoy
Written June 12, 2015
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Trip585664
Barcelona, Spain
What happens if there are no available campsites at Copeland Islands and it’s dusk
Written July 20, 2019
Lots of areas you can set up a camp just no table ect. No problem
Written July 21, 2019
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